7. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended		169 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized	4,000,000		4,000,000
6% Senior Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized	1,500,000		1,500,000
Dividends accrued		$ 21,000
Dividends including accretion		476,000
Amount paid to convert preferred stock		$ 1,287,737
Series A Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized	100,000		100,000
Dividends accrued	$ 0		$ 0
Dividends including accretion	$ 0		$ 0
Common Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Stock repurchased, shares	1,076	10,340	224,690
Stock repurchased, amount	$ 2,000	$ 12,000	$ 487,000